To celebrate the clash between England and France on the rugby pitch on March 20th, Lagrange have taken 20% off two night stays over that weekend in their Paris apartments. Two nights based on two sharing a self-catering studio apartment at the Les Rives de Seine property, arriving on either the Friday or Saturday night, is now only £94 per person – ideal for rugby fans who want to enjoy the match in Paris or anyone looking for an affordable weekend away in one of the greatest cities in the world.

Les Rives de Seine is a brand new property and part of the Lagrange City range offering self-catering apartments in city locations throughout France. Located in the Parisian district of Boulogne-Billancourt the apartments can be found at the end of Metro line 9, approximately fifteen minutes from the Eiffel Tower, in the heart of an exciting new business and residential development. More information on the property can be found at www.lagrange-holidays.co.uk.

The price of £95 per person for a two night stay is for accommodation only. Self-drive packages can be booked for an additional £69, whilst prices for the return Eurostar can be supplied on request. For reservations and more information customers should call 020 7371 6111 or email info@lagrange-holidays.co.uk.

Lagrange are the self-catering specialists to France, operating in the UK for over 25 years, with accommodation across the French coasts, countryside and mountains. In addition to city apartments the summer 2010 programme has something to suit all styles and budgets, from apartments on the Côte d’Azur to villas with private pools, or holiday homes in Brittany and the Loire Valley. Accommodation can be booked alone, or with self-drive or rail packages at a supplement. For a copy of the new brochure, or for reservations clients should call 020 7371 6111 or visit www.lagrange-holidays.co.uk.

Visit Paris this Easter to see the stunning attractions the French capital has to offer with the Paris Sightseeing Pass.

The Paris Sightseeing Pass gives access to over 60 top attractions including the iconic Arc de Triomphe, entry to the world-famous Musée du Louvre, and the awe-inspiring Notre-Dame Cathedral, which holds special Good Friday and Easter Sunday services over the Easter weekend (3-5 April).

Users have priority access at the busiest sights to avoid queues, a free guidebook, and many additional deals, discounts and free offers. A Paris Sightseeing Pass includes a metro pass giving you unlimited travel on the metro, buses and RER within central Paris.
A two-day Paris Sightseeing Pass costs €89 for adults, €45 for teens (between 12 and 17 years) and €24 for a child (between 4 and 11 years).
A four-day Paris Pass costs €126 for adults (€63 for teens and €32 for children), and a six-day option costs €154 for adults, €72 for teens and €41 for children.
Check out all the activities on offer with the Paris Sightseeing Pass at www.parispass.com. The website includes a map tool to plan visits, details on all the included attractions, and full details of exclusive special offers including restaurant deals.
For more information and to buy a Paris Sightseeing Pass visit www.parispass.com, call +44 (0)1664 485 020.

Never mind Rio, join the age old Paris Carnival (or ‘Fat Cow Parade’) on 16 February and march through the streets accompanied by trumpeters and musicians, dropping in on the many attractions the capital has to offer with the Paris Sightseeing Pass.

Follow the crowds to the Town Hall and be sure to stop off at the Basilique Cathedrale de Saint-Denis, the Fragonard Perfume Museum and the magnificent Pantheon, all of which are included in the Paris Sightseeing Pass.

The Paris Sightseeing Pass gives access to over 60 top attractions including the iconic Arc de Triomphe, the awe-inspiring Notre-Dame Cathedral and entry to the world-famous Musée du Louvre.

Users have priority access at the busiest sights to avoid queues, a free guidebook, and many additional deals, discounts and free offers. A Paris Sightseeing Pass includes a metro pass giving you unlimited travel on the metro, buses and RER within central Paris.
A two-day Paris Sightseeing Pass costs €89 for adults, €45 for teens (between 12 and 17 years) and €24 for a child (between 4 and 11 years).
A four-day Paris Pass costs €126 for adults (€63 for teens and €32 for children), and a six-day option costs €154 for adults, €72 for teens and €41 for children.
Check out all the activities on offer with the Paris Sightseeing Pass at www.parispass.com. The website includes a map tool to plan visits, details on all the included attractions, and full details of exclusive special offers including restaurant deals.

In response to today’s challenging economic climate, the French Convention Bureau at ATOUT FRANCE will launch on 9 November 2009 its new online concept ‘Affordable France for Business’ a selection of ongoing last minute good value deals specially devised for UK Conference and Incentive organisers.

Hotel packages and special offers can be checked on www.franceguidepro.com. They are organized in the following categories: incentives, conferences, meetings.

Deals will be renewed monthly and booked online via the featured partners including hotels and convention centres, local tourist boards and convention bureaux, transport companies and DMCs.

Some of the special deals on offer and valid until 31 March 2010 include a semi-residential package at Radisson BLU Hotel in Nice for €175 guaranteed; ‘1 in 5’ from the Hilton Family Hotels when the fifth attendee’s meeting fee is waived; Best Western full residential meeting packages for €129 at Hotel du Golf Saint Omer or €140 at Hotel du Parc near Le Touquet both in Cote d’Opale.

Other highlights cover exciting suggestions in Paris, Strasbourg, and Cannes such as last minute 24h package from €335 until 31 December 2009 at both Hotel Warwick Champs-Elysees and Hotel Westminster in Paris.

Veruschka Becquart, UK Head of the French Convention Bureau at ATOUT FRANCE explains: “We believe this dynamic initiative will show France’s flexibility and will address the current demands on both sides of the market. Firstly for UK event organisers who will have in hand the appropriate tool to spot very quickly the latest good value deals available and secondly for our partners who choose to participate regularly as they will gain from a constant commercial exposure.”

Six Senses’ Hub, Bangkok – November 11, 2009: France’s first Six Senses urban well-being sanctuary – Six Senses rue de Castiglione, introduces a Parisian interpretation of the world-renowned Six Senses urban sanctuary. Scheduled to open late December 2009, the facility is splendidly located close to the famous Rue St Honore, the Jardin des Tuileries and the Louvre.

Perfectly integrated into its historic surroundings, the creative interior draws on Parisian elements, which include the famed skyline and the Jardin des Tuileries, plus the natural and organic forms of each of the five senses – and beyond. It balances the elements of sky and earth, combining natural woods with skilled local craftsmanship, ensuring that guests leave feeling rejuvenated and de-stressed, ready to face the bustling urban lifestyle.

The entrance to Six Senses rue de Castiglione features simple glass panels suspended between classic columns leading into the retail boutique. The focal point of the reception area is a stunning two-storey vertical hanging garden, which was specially designed by Patrick Blanc to bring urbanites in touch with nature. Inspired from the concept of the ancient hanging gardens of Babylon, the evergreen garden offers soaring lines of vibrancy that uplift the senses.

Another innovative design aspect is featured in the lower level. A real-time sky image is projected the full length of the wall, creating the fascinating visual experience of being able to see the actual Paris sky and weather whilst being indoors and below street level. Also featured are two double and four single treatment rooms, innovatively designed as organic shaped cocoons. Each cocoon exterior is made from hand curved light oakwood and is decorated inside with back lighting to resemble the glow of a Japanese lantern at night.

Six Senses’ signature packages and rejuvenating Asian-based treatments are offered along with half-day sensory journeys to balance the senses. The comprehensive spa menu offers locally inspired treatments and ingredients that support Six Senses’ commitment to SLOW LIFESM: Sustainable, Local, Organic, Wholesome – Learning, Inspiring, Fun, Experiences. The SLOW LIFE philosophy is applied to all Six Senses treatments, creating wholesome treatments such as the Organic Detoxifier Journey using hand-collected organic seaweed to expel toxins and re-balance the body, and the Opera de Paris Honey Facial using honey harvested from hives atop the Paris Opera, graciously collected by city bees from the nearby Jardin des Tuileries.

Throughout the Six Senses rue de Castiglione experience each guest becomes aware of how to take home and incorporate the SLOW LIFE philosophy into their own life, and how these intelligent alternatives benefit their health and our planet as a whole. The Six Senses well-being programme is complimented seasonally with a holistic calendar of treatments and workshops administered by specialised visiting practitioners. Treatments include reiki, shiatsu, chi kung, traditional Chinese medicine, kinesietherapy and fasciatherapy to ensure a comprehensive mind and body experience.

With the opening of Six Senses rue de Castiglione Paris, it will bring the number of Six Senses urban sanctuaries in Europe, to eight. To ensure an integrated experience, each facility provides guests with access to ongoing well-being care through treatments, products, lifestyle consultations, plus simple and effective advice-to-go.